as in economy
the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money
a man of legendary tightness, he has plenty of money in his savings account
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Recent Examples of tightness
Just as in April, lobbying from Asian allies and more tightness in the oil market could still prompt the administration to to issue a new waiver later.
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Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Yet Suarez also missed his last turn in the rotation after leaving his May 3 start in the fourth inning due to right hamstring tightness.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
Giants left fielder Heliot Ramos left with right quad tightness after going 1 for 3.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
The start was a bounce back for Luzardo and for Suarez, who had not pitched in 11 days due to hamstring tightness in his last start.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Dollander, a first-round pick by the Rockies in 2023 who has been solid early in the season, struggled in the first and was removed just two batters into the second with what the club described as right arm tightness.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
Several days after developing symptoms, people can experience severe lung illness that can be fatal and includes additional symptoms of coughing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Patients might also experience tightness in the chest as fluid builds up in the lungs.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 16 May 2026
Yet Suarez also missed his last turn in the rotation after leaving his May 3 start in the fourth inning due to right hamstring tightness.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
Giants left fielder Heliot Ramos left with right quad tightness after going 1 for 3.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
The start was a bounce back for Luzardo and for Suarez, who had not pitched in 11 days due to hamstring tightness in his last start.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Dollander, a first-round pick by the Rockies in 2023 who has been solid early in the season, struggled in the first and was removed just two batters into the second with what the club described as right arm tightness.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
Several days after developing symptoms, people can experience severe lung illness that can be fatal and includes additional symptoms of coughing, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Patients might also experience tightness in the chest as fluid builds up in the lungs.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tightness
Noun
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The latest impasse leaves the ceasefire between the two sides in an increasingly uncertain place as the global economy gets hit by the war’s impact on trade.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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The rapid rise of microdramas, short-form storytelling, and creator economies is on Zon’s radar, particularly given Indonesia’s position as one of Asia’s most dynamic digital markets.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The airlines’ cheapness is less a weakness and more, the product.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The paper also noted that beans, owing to their relative cheapness, have a stigmatizing association with poverty.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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The bra’s signature M frame creates a sturdy structure that supports your chest sans underwire — thereby avoiding any digging, pinching, and poking throughout the day.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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The result is a weeknight-friendly meal with no need for folding and pinching.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Inflation continues to pressure consumers The holiday economizing comes as Americans continue to battle inflation, which rose after the COVID-19 pandemic to levels not seen since the 1980s.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Nov. 2025
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The classic Feldstein-Horioka puzzle asked why domestic saving and investment remained closely linked despite open capital markets.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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But because the Trump plan is based on voluntary participation – Congressional authority is likely needed for anyone to be automatically enrolled – the number of workers likely to see their retirement savings go up as a result could be much lower than Morningstar’s estimate.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2026
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That’s where Klaus Mann (August Diehl), Thomas’ homosexual Communist son, would end up taking his own life, but a furtive phone call between twin brother and sister reveals both their closeness as well as the fractures in a broken family dynamic.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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People with this style often value independence to the point that closeness can feel uncomfortable, or even threatening.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tightness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tightness. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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